We wanted to share a few quick updates with you today before the Thanksgiving mayhem (and ensuing shopping frenzy) takes hold here in the USA.

We start with a look at photos taken by Kate during the trek she and William made to the rain forest in Sabah, the visit was part of the couple’s Jubilee Tour. Below, an endangered Borneo Orangutan outlined against the sky.

The photos were released today on the official Duke and Duchess of Cambridge website, most of the images were captured in the Malaysian jungle this September. Below, Mount Kinabalu, the highest point in Borneo, the picture was shot on a flight to the Solomon Islands.

When they are on shift, they are expected to remain at “Readiness State 15″, meaning they aim to be airborne within 15 minutes of receiving a distress call. At night the time gap is 45 minutes because of the extra time needed to plan night-time sorties.

Together with photographs showing him relaxing, he is also seen making a single bed in a bare room as every shift â€œlasts 24 hours, and crew members stay on base close to the aircraft overnightâ€.

PHOTO: SAC Faye Storer MOD, Crown Copyright, 2012

The newly revamped site is well worth a visit, there are multiple areas readers are likely to enjoy, including the as wel Below, an image from a segment focusing in the Prince’s Charities Forum.

Also today, a quick word about my visit to LK Bennett’s newest US store, located in a Detroit suburb.

LK Bennett

As you would expect, the shop is beautiful.

LK Bennett Facebook

As lovely as everything is, yours truly was more interested in what was *inside* the store as opposed to any architectural or decorating details.Â It didn’t take long before we were engaged in what any sane person might call a SledgeFest; we called it delightful.

What Kate Wore

I tried on multiple pair of the now-iconic Sledge, they are fabulous. I am still sorting out the proper size, not to mention color (I am leaning toward the black) before buying my first pair.Â I tried many just a few other pair (cough-cough), including the Shilo, as well as the Harper.Â Again, all are very comfortable, I can see why Kate loves her shoes from this retailer.

Obviously there is more than shoes to occupy one’s mind.

LK Bennett Facebook

The clothing is every bit as beautiful as anticipated, I tried several things on and they fit like a dream.

I have to say that one of the very nicest things about my little reconnaissance mission (it was all in the name of blog research, really-truly-honestly) was meeting Andrea, a WKWer from Ohio, along with Lindsey from the LK Bennett store, I had to snag a picture of Lindsey, she is so incredibly helpful.

Lindsey

Lindsey is also wonderful about sharing info on new styles, upcoming specials, and she is more-than-willing to hunt down anything you are looking for, find it at another store, etc..